June 5 – Seek Good Company

“Do not be misled: bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)

Do you know the saying, “Show me your friends, and I’ll tell you who you are?” As a kid, that phrase used to bother me so much! I had some friends who I didn’t want to admit were bad influences on me. I wanted to pretend that their behaviors and characteristics didn’t affect me at all. But that wasn’t the truth! In retrospect, I’m positive that I would’ve never tried things like ditching school or smoking pot if it weren’t for my “friends” in high school.

Now that I’m older, I see the importance of scriptures like 1 Corinthians 15:33. I realize just how easily other people can influence our spirits. For example, have you ever been around two people who are fighting? Have you noticed how their anger starts to rub off on you and then…

These are stories and experiences of a missionary woman, trying to shine in the midst of a dark world. Just like a star shines in the night, illuminating the way. Reflecting not her own light, but getting her light from the greatest Light of all, Jesus! Please be a star for Jesus.